Website Privacy Notice

Aworth Land Surveys Ltd (Aworth) are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy

This privacy policy explains how we use any personal information we collect, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others and how we keep it secure. This information may relate to clients, suppliers, business contacts and job applicants.

Information about you is treated as confidential and is held and processed in accordance with current Data Protection laws in the United Kingdom. We will not transfer your data outside of the European Economic Area (EEA).

Who are we?

Aworth are experienced and trusted measured land and building surveyors, operating throughout the UK. We provide accurate survey information for land and measured building surveys. 

Your information

We only collect personal information that is required in order for us to carry out the following: 

• Provide detail quotations;
• Seek your views or comments on the services we provide;
• To provide you with information about us, and our services;
• Process a job application.
• Comply with legal, regulatory or professional body requirements.

Information that we hold

This information may include name, job title, email address, company, landline number and mobile number to enable us to carry out our obligations arising from any contracts entered into by you and us. We may collect personal data from the client or a third party acting on the client’s instructions. 

Marketing

From time to time we would like to stay in touch about similar products and services which are of legitimate interest. We will only contact you by post, email, or telephone about our services, or marketing material where you have requested it, or consented to receive information from us. 

We will not use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties.

Even if you have consented to receive marketing, you may opt out later. You have the right to stop us from contacting you for marketing purposes at any time. All marketing communications will contain details of how to opt-out. Please email als@aworth.co.uk.

Who we share your data with and why

We will not share your personal information with third parties, except where we are legally permitted, this may include; 

Trusted third parties such as sub-contractors for specialist advice or other services related to our services to you;

HMRC, law enforcement or other government and regulatory agencies, or other third parties where this is required by law;

Our IT hardware and software application providers. This will be done solely for the purposes of testing, diagnosing and resolving hardware or software application issues. Data will be transported via secure means and we will have a data sharing agreement in place between ourselves and the software provider that ensures your data remains confidential.

Use of 'Cookies'

Like many other websites, Aworth’s website uses cookies. 'Cookies' are small pieces of information sent by an organisation to your computer and stored on your hard drive to allow that website to recognise you when you visit. They collect statistical data about your browsing actions and patterns and do not identify you as an individual. For example, we use cookies to store your country preference. This helps us to improve our website and deliver a better more personalised website experience. 

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of our website.

Access to your information and correction 

You have the right to request a copy of the information that we hold about you. If you would like a copy of some or all your personal information, please email als@aworth.co.uk.

We want to make sure that your personal information is accurate and up to date. You may ask us to correct or remove information you think is inaccurate.  You also have the right to object to any processing of your personal data.

Retention of Data 

Your data will be retained for differing periods of time for different purposes.

Changes to our Privacy Policy

We keep our privacy policy under regular review and we will place any updates on our website. This privacy policy was last updated on 25 May 2018.

Any Questions?

Any questions regarding this Policy and our privacy practices should be sent to als@aworth.co.uk or by writing to Norfolk House, Norfolk Way, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1EP.

Data Controller

The Data Controller is Aworth Land Surveys Ltd.

John Witherden FCInstCES MRICS

Managing Director